Information on BIS Export Controls

The Automated Export System contains several data fields describing export controlled items. The license code, license number and ECCN are data fields used by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to control exports. The AES Branch of the Census Bureau often gets questions related to these license fields that we are unable to answer. If you need more information on the BIS export controls or want to understand the Export Administration Regulations and how to use them, please refer to the following link. This link will take you to the BIS website and provide you with a frequently asked questions guide to export licensing requirements for commercial items.

http://www.bis.doc.gov/ExportLicensingQandA.htm

If you have any questions regarding this information, please call the BIS help desk at 202-482-4811.

Additional BIS offices are available for callers on the west coast:

Newport Beach, CA 949-660-0144
San Jose, CA 408-351-3378